In book publishing cover design is said to be almost as important as the actual content. Here are the cover designs that were considered for 35 Miles From Shore including the earliest ones with the original Heaven and Sea title. And the winner is! … [Read more...] about Evolution of a book cover
Reviews
Book release announcement
It's official. The book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 will be released April 2, 2008. Stay tuned here for more information including how to pre-order the book. Please note: If you were interviewed for the book, you will receive a complimentary copy. Just make sure … [Read more...] about Book release announcement
Review of “A Long way Gone” by ishmael beah
Review of A Long Way Gone: memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah **** Reading "A Long Way Gone" reminded me a lot of the book "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy, only the journey here is true and so too the horrors along the way. Ishnael Beah was a young teenager whose ambition in life was … [Read more...] about Review of “A Long way Gone” by ishmael beah
Two reviews that put life in perspective
Review of "My Flesh and Blood" directed by Jonathan Karsh *** 1/2Review of "Bus 174" directed by Jose Padiha **** 1/2 I decided to combine these two reviews because both films portray the lives of people who for different reasons have been dealt an unfair hand. Trust me, … [Read more...] about Two reviews that put life in perspective
Slamdance screenplay competition
The screenplay for Heaven and Sea has made it to the quarterfinal round of the Slamdance screenplay competition. You can find out more by visiting the link below: Slamdance results … [Read more...] about Slamdance screenplay competition
New title
After considering several different title ideas, a new title for the ALM story has been selected. The new title is: Thirty-Five Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 This title has many advantages over the previous title. It is more descriptive, more intriguing, and more … [Read more...] about New title